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Leibow Family History

Leibow Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lebow, Leib, Leino, Lubow, Kleinow, Benbow, Denbow, Leiber, Lembo

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Where is the Leibow family from?

You can see how Leibow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leibow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Leibow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Leibow family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Leibow's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Leibow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leibow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leibow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leibow. 54% of Leibow men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Leibow women worked as a Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    54%
  • Cashier
    16%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Leibow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Leibow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leibow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 350 immigration records available for the last name Leibow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 103 military records available for the last name Leibow. For the veterans among your Leibow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leibow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Leibow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Leibow in 1957 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leibow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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